Kerlepalli Naga Sai Santhan

DRP

Abstract:
Everyday activities we perform as humans involve some sort of movement hence it becomes an important aspect of our day-to-day experiences. The research aims to investigate the role of movement patterns in relation to the composition of architectural elements. It focuses on investigating the relationship between definitions of space and architectural elements, analyzing the impact of architectural compositions on spatial organization. It tries to identify factors influencing movement patterns within spaces, and understanding movement patterns in relation to architectural interpretation.
It mainly investigates these aspects in three projects i.e., NID, Ahmedabad; ATMA, Ahmedabad; and IIFM Bhopal. The primary data collected on-site is described in detail with first-hand observations. The data is grouped to correlate with the literature. Inferences are made by correlating the observations after detailed analysis.

The findings from this research provide evidence that following factors highly impact the movement patterns in a space. They are: shape, enclosure, light, proportion, depth, repetition and rhythm. Some of the inferences: Wider pathways encourage leisurely movement, while converging lines towards vanishing points create a sense of directionality; Contrast in the light quality impacts pace of the movement; Depth, rhythm and repetition accelerates movement while diversions and increased visual information also slows down the pace of movement. Geometric manipulations, such as curved lines amidst grids or transitional spaces shape the flow and cadence.

The main conclusion drawn from this study is, that the arrangement of architectural elements not only dictates movement but also evokes diverse experiences within spatial contexts.